Comic Database: Steve Hughes... Offended?
What it is
Comedian Steve Hughes delivers a stand-up bit on political correctness, offense and health and safety culture, arguing there is no right not to be offended.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited in free speech and moderation threads as the famous comedic rant on being offended.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2012, last 2019
What HN commenters said
“Steve Hughes did a pretty famous 'rant' on the subject”
Famous comedic rant on being offended.
chmod775, 2019-09 · Recommendation · in “Google bans family cafe for offensive content for posting photo of British dish”
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Topics: steve hughes, stand-up, political correctness, free speech, offense
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